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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dotson, TN
The cost of independent living in Dotson is about $3,252 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 106 options. Read 1367 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Charles Seivers Tower is a lovely and convenient senior apartment located in the lovely and beautiful Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee. Clinton is an independent city but is included in Knoxville Metropolitan Area for statistical purposes. It is a recreation minded community with parks,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We offer spacious apartments, state of the art emergency call systems. We have a private dinning room where family and friends can have a private meal or party. We have a wonderful life enrichment program with arts, crafts, music, pet therapy, movies and shopping trips. We have a state of the art...
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wellington Place has a variety of activities and an abundance of amenities. Our caring and professional staff provides the highest standard of personalized attention for those seniors who are unable or choose not to be alone. We provide support and encourage the independence for each of our...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shannondale of Maryville opened in March of 2002. We are a Membership Based Community offering Continuing Care to our residents. Our 34-acre campus offers 66 Independent Living Homes & Villas and 89 Retirement Center Apartments -Though each of our facilities is unique in character they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Dotson, TN
The average cost of senior living in Dotson is $3,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,086 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dotson, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dotson, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dotson
Recent reviews for independent living in Dotson
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
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The Pinnacle On Schaeffer in Knoxville, TN
5.0
This was an excellent place for my loved one. My loved one was not able to stay long due to having to go to back to the hospital. We had a limited experience but why he was there he liked the community. The staff were very caring and took care of all needs.
Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City
5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home. They offer transportation, help with medical appointments, an ...
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Variety of activities. Many residents appreciate the range of activities offered at different communities, like Park Place of Fountain City and Park Place of West Knoxville, which include bingo, movies, crafts, shuffleboard, pool, chess, mahjong, and more, allowing them to stay engaged and active.
Clean and maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities such as Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, where residents appreciate the well-maintained common areas, apartments, and grounds, contributing to a comfortable living experience.
Delicious and customized meals. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of quality meals in residents' overall satisfaction, with communities like Park Place of Fountain City and Park Place of West Knoxville providing nutritious and tasty options that cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions.
Community atmosphere. The sense of community and camaraderie is a common theme in reviews for facilities like Park Place of Fountain City and Mountain Brook Village Senior Living, where residents enjoy interacting with one another and forming close friendships, creating a warm and inclusive living environment.
Adaptability to changing needs. Several reviews highlight the flexibility and responsiveness of communities, such as Park Place of Fountain City and Holiday Echo Ridge, when accommodating residents' changing care requirements, ensuring that they can continue to provide the best care for their residents as their needs evolv ...
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Dotson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dotson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dotson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dotson independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dotson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Dotson independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dotson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dotson, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dotson independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Dotson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Knoxville West, Park Place of Fountain City and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dotson, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 106 independent living facilities near Dotson, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Dotson, Tennessee is StoryPoint Knoxville West. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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